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Developmental Courses / College Preparatory Courses

Developmental Courses / College Preparatory Courses . Student Success Division Temple College. August 2013. Why Developmental / College Preparatory Courses?

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Developmental Courses / College Preparatory Courses

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  1. Developmental Courses / College Preparatory Courses Student Success Division Temple College August 2013

  2. Why Developmental / College Preparatory Courses? Students who have not met the minimum requirements for enrolling in college credit courses as specified by the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) may be required to take developmental / college preparatory courses to learn the foundational skills to become college-ready.

  3. Do I have to stay in Developmental / College Preparatory Courses? The Temple College TSI Plan states that students who are dropped from a required developmental course may be dropped from all courses in which the student is registered during the semester the drop occurred. The college preparatory course(s) must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to progress to the next level or to become college-ready.

  4. Leopard Success Project Leopard Success is an accelerated non-credit-based academic preparation program for students seeking assistance in mathematics, writing, and/or reading skills. It is an excellent option for students whose placement tests results indicate they are on the cusp of readiness for credit level courses. The program offers diagnostic testing, individualized study plans, personalized faculty assistance, and retesting for placement in college-credit courses. Students work under the guidance of a faculty member who serves as a facilitator throughout the program’s length. While students will work with a high degree of independence on their individualized study plans, they are encouraged to regularly seek assistance from the program facilitator. The program facilitator closely monitors student progress, attempts to identify concept barriers, and works with the student to learn the material in a manner that allows the student to continue making progress.

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  7. ENGL 0301 – Basic Writing I Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the placement test (TSIA test score less than 349) Prerequisite/Corequisites:STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300 Skill Level: 2 This course stresses the development of college-level writing focusing on idea generation, drafting, organization, revision, and utilization of standard English. The construction of well-organized paragraphs and essays will be stressed in the following ways: composition of a variety of texts that demonstrate clear focus, the logical development of ideas, and the use of appropriate language that advances the writer’s purpose; determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given writing situations; generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies; evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and in formation to formulate and develop a claim; develop and use effective revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments; edit writing to conform to the conventions of standard English. This course is not for college-level credit. The student must make a grade of “C” or better to attempt the next level course.

  8. ENGL 0302 – Basic Writing II Prerequisites:A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 0301 or appropriate score on the placement test (TSIA test score 350 - 362). Prerequisite/Corequisite: STSK 0305 Skill Level: 6 This course stresses the development of college-level writing focusing on idea generation, drafting, organization, revision, and utilization of standard English. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to essay writing that includes: compose a variety of texts that demonstrate clear focus, the logical development of ideas, and the use of appropriate language that advances the writer’s purpose; determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given writing situations; generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies; evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and in formation to formulate and develop a claim; develop and use effective revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments; edit writing to conform to the conventions of standard English. This course is not for college-level credit.  The student must make a grade of “C” or better to become college-ready.

  9. INRW 0301 – Integrated Reading and Writing Prerequisite:Appropriate score on the placement test (TSIA test score less than 342 in Reading or Less than 349 in Writing) Prerequisite/Corequisites: STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300 Skill Level: 2 This first-level course is a combined lecture/lab, performance-based course designed to develop students’ critical reading and academic writing skills. The focus of the course will be on applying critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing written work appropriate to the audience, purpose, situation, and length of the assignment. The course integrates preparation in basic academic reading skills with basic skills in writing paragraphs and essays. This is a course with a required lab. Upon successful completion of this course, students will: locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths; comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing; identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts; describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts; compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical development of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer’s purpose; determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing situations; generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies; evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and developing a claim; develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments; recognize and apply the conventions of standard English in reading and writing.   This course is not for college-level credit. The student must make a grade of “C” or better to attempt the next level course.

  10. INRW 0302 – Integrated Reading and Writing Prerequisites:A grade of “C” or above in both READ 0301 and ENGL 0301 or in INRW 0301 or an appropriate placement test score (TSIA test score 342 – 350 in Reading or 350 – 362 in Writing). Prerequisite/Corequisites: STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300 Skill Level: 6 This second-level course is a combined lecture/lab, performance-based course designed to develop integration of students’ critical reading and academic writing skills. The focus of the course will be on applying critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing written work appropriate to the audience, purpose, situation, and length of the assignment. The course integrates preparation in basic academic reading skills with basic skills in writing a variety of academic essays. This is a course with a required lab. The course fulfills TSI requirements for reading and/or writing. Upon successful completion of this course, students will: locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths; comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing; identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts; describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts; compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical development of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer’s purpose; determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing situations; generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies; evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and developing a claim; develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments; recognize and apply the conventions of standard English in reading and writing. This course is not for college level credit. The student must make a grade of “C” or better to become college-ready.

  11. Math 0310 – Pre-Algebra I Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score (TSIA test score Less than 336). Prerequisite/Corequisites:STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300 Skill Level: 4 This is a pre-algebra course that covers topics in mathematics such as arithmetic operations, basic algebraic concepts and notation, geometry, and real and complex number systems. It covers fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percent, geometric facts, statistical l graphs, signed numbers, and a brief introduction to linear equations. Lab required. This course uses MyMathLab. This course is not for college level credit. The student must make a grade of “C” or better to attempt the next level course.

  12. Math 0330 – Introduction to Algebra I Prerequisites: A grade of C or above in MATH 0310  or an appropriate placement test score (TSIA test score 336 – 343). Prerequisite/Corequisites:STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300Skill Level: 6 This course covers topics from the first year of algebra: arithmetic operations, basic algebraic concepts and notation, geometry, and real and complex number systems, operations with signed numbers, solving linear equations, graphing lines, exponent rules, operations with polynomials, factoring, solving linear systems, and an introduction to solving quadratic equations. Lab required. This course uses MyMathLab. This course is not for college level credit. The student must make a grade of “C” or better to attempt the next level course.

  13. Math 0350 – Intermediate Algebra Prerequisites:A grade of C or above in MATH 0330 or an appropriate placement test score (TSIA test score 344 – 349). Prerequisite/Corequisites:STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300 Skill Level: 7 This course prepares students for Math 1314  and MATH 1324 . This course covers topics from the second year of algebra: A study of relations and functions, inequalities, factoring, polynomials, rational expressions, and quadratics with an introduction to complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, determinants and matrices, and sequences and series; exponent rules, fractional exponents, operations with polynomials, factoring, operations with rational expressions, operations with radicals, solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing lines and parabolas, graphing linear inequalities, and solving systems of linear equations and inequalities. This course may also introduce students to conics and functions including exponential and logarithmic functions. Students may be required to use a calculator. This course uses MyMathLab. This course is not for college level credit. The student must make a grade of “C” or better to become college-ready.

  14. Math 0435 – Foundations of Mathematics Prerequisites:A grade of C or above in MATH 0310 or an appropriate placement test score (TSIA test score 336 – 343). Prerequisite/Corequisites:STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300 Skill Level: 6 This course surveys a variety of mathematical topics needed to prepare students for college level statistics, quantitative reasoning, or for algebra-based courses. Topics include: numeracy with an emphasis on estimation and fluency with large numbers; evaluating expressions and formulas; rates, ratios, and proportions; percentages; solving equations; linear models; data interpretations including graphs and tables; verbal, algebraic and graphical representations of functions; exponential models. This course is not for college-level credit. The student must make a grade of “C” or better to attempt the next level course.

  15. Read 0301 - Introduction to College Reading Techniques Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score (TSIA test score Less than 342). Prerequisite/Corequisites:STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300 Skill Level: 2 This course provides development of reading and higher order thinking skills necessary for college readiness. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to reading concepts including: locating explicit textual information, drawing complex inferences, and describing, analyzing, and evaluating the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths; comprehending and using vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing; describing, analyzing, and evaluating information within and across a range of texts; identifying and analyzing the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts; describing and applying insights gained from reading a variety of texts. A technology component will be required. This course is not for college level credit. The student must make a grade of “C” or better to attempt the next level course.

  16. Read 0302 – College Reading Techniques Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in READ 0301, INRW 0301, or an appropriate placement test score (TSIA test score (342 – 350). Prerequisite/Corequisites:STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300 Skill Level: 6 This course provides development of reading and higher order thinking skills necessary for college readiness. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to reading concepts including: locating explicit textual information, drawing complex inferences, and describing, analyzing, and evaluating the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths; comprehending and using vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing; describing, analyzing, and evaluating information within and across a range of texts; identifying and analyzing the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts; describing and applying insights gained from reading a variety of texts. This course is not for college-level credit. The student must make a grade of “C” or better to become college-ready.

  17. STSK 0305 – Master Student for TSI (Texas Success Initiative) This course will examine factors that impact learning, success, and personal development in higher education. Topics covered include: information processing, memory, strategic learning, self-regulation, goal setting, motivation, educational and career planning, learning styles, utilizing learning resources, college orientation, and students’ academic skills that apply to all disciplines. Skills developed will be: time management, listening, note taking, annotating, library and research skills, and test preparation. This course is not for college-level credit.

  18. EDUC 1300 – Learning Frameworks This course teaches: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation; factors that impact learning, and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. Course instruction focuses on four main content areas: developing and maintaining motivation for college success, developing and using study strategies and skills, building community and connecting to campus resources, and developing a college completion plan. This course is for college credit.

  19. New Mathways Project The New Mathways Project offers threecourses that allow students to complete developmental math and college-level math in two semestersinstead of the usual three semesters. The courses are designed to teach problem-solving and reasoning skills in situations that people face in their everyday lives.

  20. New Mathways Project In your first semester, you will take: Math 0435 Foundations for Mathematical Reasoning EDUC 1300 Frameworks for Collegiate Learning In the second semester, you will take: Math 1442 Elementary Statistics Contact your advising office for more information. (254) 298-8331

  21. Math 0330 Intro to Algebra Compare the New Mathways Project courses to the algebra course sequence. Math 0435 Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning Intermediate Algebra College-Level Math Math 1442 Elementary Statistics or Math 1332 College Mathematics EDUC 1300 Frameworks for Collegiate Learning* Algebra sequence = 3 semesters New Mathways sequence = 2 semesters EDUC 1300 counts as college credit. Who should go this route? Nursing, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Art, Music, History, Government, English, Sociology, etc. (Check your degree plan and talk to an advisor). www.templejc.edu/NMP

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